Tuesday, August 18, 2009

I never learn my lesson

Didn't I tell you people to remind me NOT to run during the middle of the day anymore?

Despite telling myself and all of you I would not run between the hours of 1-4 during hot, humid days-- I did, again. Actually it went well. I maybe getting used to this extreme heat and humidity. I had about 2 hours to burn during work (thank God my work peeps are not following this) so I went to the gym, suited up, and took off.

Now that I have Buffalo friends following I will explain my route. I went from BAC downtown on Delaware allllll the way up to Hoyt Lake in Delaware park-- I went around once and then baaaaaack down to the BAC.

It was 8.5 miles.

I kept a slow pace averaging around 8:50min miles. I am taking it easy on the speedwork for now outside during the heat-- will hit the tread once or twice a week to maintain/increase speed.

6 comments:

  1. I wish my slow pace was 8:50....maybe someday...

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  2. I like the sound of that route. I'll have to try it sometime before the school year starts. Congrats on doing better with the heat. I wish I could say the same!

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  3. Patrick you are the bomb. 8 miles. The middle of the day. In heat and humidity. Good job!

    ps. do you really want reminding not to run in the middle of the day?

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  4. Great run, Patrick! I'm avoiding mid-day runs like the plague this week, but it's still tempting to sneak out of the office for a run break.

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  5. Slow at 8:50? Looks pretty dang fast to me! Just make sure you are hydrating if you keep running in the middle of the day.

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  6. I really have no idea how you Easterners do it. I about died in Philly a couple weeks ago. And that was going from car to hotel!

    And I now know why you are such a great runner for a beginner. I just saw the You Tube video with the fly. Talk about self control! Very professional Patrick!

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